Assistant Cook -full-time- Canterbury Woods

Canterbury Woods, Pacific Grove, CA
This is a full-time job with benefits.

Shifts are 6:00 am-2:00 pm.

Must be available Saturday or Sunday.
Canterbury Woods has been designated a Great Place to Work.

Come join our amazing team at Canterbury Woods!

Summary:
Under the supervision of the Executive Chef or Sous Chef, an Assistant Cook is responsible for preparing food as directed by a senior Cook.

Plating dishes in an attractive way, and ensuring the quality of different dishes.

The assistant Cook is responsible for knowing how to use a variety of techniques to prepare whatever dish he/she is assigned to.

Often the assistant cook is assigned to a single station where he/she will be responsible for preparing a single type of food by performing the following duties.

Detailed responsibilities:

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.

• Prepares everything from main dishes to salads, breads, pasta and even desserts.

• May work a single station, or may be responsible for any number of dishes as needed.

• Responsible for the storage of food, both incoming stock and leftovers.

• Assist in unloading delivery trucks and ensuring that food is stored in the appropriate conditions.

• Responsible for determining if leftovers of either prepared or partially prepared food can be reused or if they must be disposed of.

• Called upon to help Executive Chef test new recipes.

• Keep track of what supplies they use to aid in re-ordering supplies as necessary.

• Responsible for his or her own station, ensuring that all items are appropriately cleaned and ready for use before and after each shift.

• During food service, the assistant cook is responsible for keeping the station in working order and fully stocked.

• Responsible for preparing items prior to a meal service, such as chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or cleaning seafood.

• Responsible for ensuring that the kitchen meets sanitation standards.

• Follows highest standards of cleanliness.

Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs.

• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.

Wears safety equipment as required for the job.

Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.

• Follow department safety standards, practice correct body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs.

• Attends all mandatory in-service meetings.

Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.

• Understand facility's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:


* High School diploma or GED

Experience:

At least one year of cooking experience.

Experience cooking in a community setting preferred.

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